Spectroscopic observations of three elliptical galaxies

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

77

Astronomical Spectroscopy, Elliptical Galaxies, Galactic Rotation, Cross Correlation, Radial Velocity, Velocity Distribution

Scientific paper

Spectroscopic observations of NGC 4472, NGC 5813, and IC 4296 are reported. Rotation curves, velocity dispersion profiles, and line strength profiles were obtained by a Fourier quotient method and a cross correlation method. NGC 4472 and NGC 5813 are found to rotate slowly, which provides additional support for the hypothesis that the shapes of elliptical galaxies are due to velocity anisotropies rather than to rotation. IC 4296 rotates quite rapidly, which is consistent with isotropic oblate models.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Spectroscopic observations of three elliptical galaxies does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Spectroscopic observations of three elliptical galaxies, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Spectroscopic observations of three elliptical galaxies will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-757657

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.